Today it’s time for another blog hop sponsored by Carrie Ann who is fabulous at coordinating these events!
Enter to Win
And while we do that, we are EACH doing a giveaway. Yep. There will be over 200 giveaways on each blog hosted by that Author or Blogger.
But that’s not all….
We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times!
Now what are those prizes?
1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $75 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!
(Please Note that Carrie has said some shipping cost on your end may apply for the above prizes.)
How Do I Win?
To enter to win one of the 3 prizes above, leave a comment on this blog article today Nov. 23rd. Be sure to include your email address. Carrie Ann and her volunteers will be stopping by to collect everyone’s entries. Carrie Ann will announce the winners on her blog a few days after the blog hop ends.
Over 200 Blogs Participating
There will be over 200 Authors/Bloggers participating in this event. If you want to enter more than once you can do so. Actually you can enter over 200 times by posting a comment (with your email) on each blog that is participating in this blog hop. Go to Carrie Ann’s Black Friday page to see a list of ALL THE BLOGS and get started.
Black Friday
Tell us what you like about Black Friday or what you don’t like so much. Actually I haven’t participated in Black Friday, but I have shopped on Cyper Monday a few times. I love getting great deals without having to leave the house 😀
Interesting Facts
- Black Friday as a term has been used in multiple contexts, going back to the nineteenth century, where it was associated with a financial crisis in 1869 in the United States. The earliest known reference to “Black Friday” to refer to shopping on the day after Thanksgiving was made in a public relations newsletter from 1961 that is clear on the negative implications of the name and its origin in Philadelphia.
- More recently, Black Friday has been exported to nations outside of North America such the United Kingdom by major online retailers like Amazon or Apple. In 2011, IBM reported online Black Friday sales were up 24.3% according to a study that included 500 retailers.
- Cyber Monday is a marketing term for the Monday after Black Friday, the Friday following Thanksgiving in the United States, created by companies to persuade people to shop online. The term made its debut on November 28, 2005 in a Shop.org press release entitled “‘Cyber Monday’ Quickly Becoming One of the Biggest Online Shopping Days of the Year”.
All source on Black Friday is from http://www.wikipedia.org
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Catherine Wolffe 
Not a big fan of Black Friday..Online only for me!! They are freaking crazzzzzzyyy!!!
Great Giveaway!!
viajeradelmar@aol.com
Thanks for dropping by my site. Check out my free sample of The Lady in the Mist, The Western Werewolf Legend at http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I couldn’t agree more! Thanks for dropping by and enjoy the free sample. http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
This is such a great Blog hop, thank you for participating 🙂
fiza700[at]gmail[dot]com
Thank you for dropping by. Check out my free sample of The Lady in the Mist at http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I don’t like Black Friday for the huge crowds.
bituin76 at hotmail dot com
Me either, Jan. So glad you dropped by!
I hate the crowds so I’m thankful for this blog hop! Thanks for joining and for the chance to win!
ehaney578 at aol dot com
I think I’m going to love doing Carrie Ann’s blog hops! Thanks for dropping by!
There is also a day for small business. Thanks for participating.
debby236 at hotmail dot com
I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for sharing, Debra!
thanks 🙂
swordlily_girl[at]yahoo[dot]com
My pleasure, Karina. Drop by and check out my free sample of The Lady in the Mist. http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
Thank you for participating – far better way to spend Black Friday ..
glhince (at) gmail (dot) com
You are so right. Thanks for dropping by!
I like the deals on black friday but I’m not sure dealing with the crowds and crabby kids make it worth the savings or my sanity. A blog hop is so much more enjoyable!
0713iv@gmail.com
I couldn’t agree more, Irene. Stay at home and enjoy the day with your kids. Relax with a free sample of my latest book, The Lady in the Mist, The Western Werewolf Legend, http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I do not like crowds so BF shopping is not for me! I will be spending my day hopping and then snuggled up reading! Well that is after I decide on what new book I have just added to my to be read list! It gets longer every hop! Thanks!
grapeapril75(at)gmail.com
I know what you mean, April. Here’s a free sample of my latest, The Lady in the Mist, The Western Werewolf Legend – http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
Thank you!
verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com
My pleasure, Veronika! Happy blog hopping!
Hi, Thanks for the awesome giveaway! This is great
parisfan_ca@yahoo.com
Here’s a free sample of my latest, The Lady in the Mist, The Western Werewolf Legend. http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I just don’t care for the crowds. Usually crowds don’t bother me but I also love my sleep too much to go out at odd hours of the night, fighting off people for the same things, just to be able to miss out. I can buy everything online for pretty much the same price. I’d rather hide out in my house and blog hop. 🙂
Thanks for the giveaways!
jinni_james@yahoo.com
I’m with you! Let’s relax at home and enjoy a free read. The Lady in the Mist – a sample for your pleasure! http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
No Black Friday shopping for me this year. Thank you for the chance. angelacisco79(at)yahoo(dot)com
Always a pleasure. Drop by often. A free sample of The Lady in the Mist awaits – check it out! http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I’m not a Black Friday shopper. I don’t believe that shopping should ever be a full contact sport. I spend the day baking cookies with my kiddos instead.
planterofhope(at)aol(dot)com
A wonderful, productive day! I agree wholeheartedly. Now, relax with a free sample of my latest book, The Lady in the Mist, The Western Werewolf Legend. http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I hate the crowds on Black Friday. The are nuts and lunatics grabbing and shoving. I try to stay home and clean house or just relax with a good book
I’m not a Black Friday shopper, either. There are plenty of better ways to spend the day. Check out my free sample – I think you’ll agree – http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I don’t do Black Friday — the week before Thanksgiving usually marks the LAST time I deal with retail until after the New Year!
Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth @ bookattict . com
WordPress: BookAttict
Smart Lady! I’m a catalog person myself. Here’s something for free – a sample of my latest book, The Lady in the Mist, The Western Werewolf Legend. http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I love your books! christiethemom@hotmail.com
That’s so sweet! I’m humbled, Christie. Have you read my free sample of The Lady in the Mist. Here’s a link and thanks so much. Drop by anytime! http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
We don`t have Black Friday sales here (I`m an international reader), so I`m just attending giveaways like this one,lol.
Thanks! 🙂
dita(dot)skarste(at)gmail(dot)com
A good plan for the day in any country! Hope you’re have a relaxed good time. Here’s a free sample of the Lady in the Mist, The Western Werewolf Legend. Enjoy! http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
Thanks for the giveaway! I’m not a black Friday shopper. lisarayns at gmail dot com
I don’t blame you. There’s nothing I need bad enough to fight with total strangers over. lol I do have a free sample from my latest, The Lady in the Mist, The Western Werewolf Legend, if you’re interested. http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I sent the hubby out….I am glad to have found you on this blog hop and look forward to reading your works. Kim86004(at)gmail(dot)com
Awe, thank you! You’re in luck, because I have a free sample of The Lady in the Mist, The Western Werewolf Legend just for you! http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I had no idea that the term Black Friday had began being used for the day after Thanksgiving since 1961. Interesting.
Thanks for sharing!
rae.gwendy(at)gmail(dot)com
Neither did I, but since I’m a history buff, I’m glad I did some research. By the way, I have a free sample of my latest book, if you’re interested – http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com
You are so welcome. Thanks for dropping by. Check out my free sample of The Lady in the Mist. http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I like the sale ads best they give me great ideas what to give the kids for Christmas.
kydirtgirl68 AT gmail DOT com
I’m with you. I use them for research. lol But the crowds turn me off, so I wait until the middle of the week to shop. Here’s a free sample of The Lady in the Mist just for stopping by. Enjoy! http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I don’t like being around rude people and for some reason lately, everyone thinks that Black Friday means it’s okay to be rude. I’d rather stay home. brendem7@comcast.net
You’re right! I don’t know what that says about us, but I don’t like it. Staying home and reading is more my speed. Here’s a free sample to enjoy from me to you. http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
Oh i’m staying home this black friday!!! Nothing in the sale ads could make me go today. i do like to look them over and usually can find a better deal online.thanks you for joining the hop!
miriam.whitewolf@gmail.com
Miriam, I think I’m going to be a constant fixture on Carrie Ann’s hops. These are proving to be a lot of fun. Here’s a free sample of The Lady in the Mist for you to enjoy just for stopping by. http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I pretty much dislike everything that is associated with Black Friday. While I did indulge in a deal last night, it was more the bonding time with my boyfriend’s family that I was after. I went to one store and was done. 🙂
Thanks so much for being a part of this hop and alleviating some boredom of today!
Happy Holidays,
Marlena
charmedpoms(at)yahoo(dot)com
It’s been my pleasure. I’ve met so many interesting people today. Thanks for stopping by. Here’s a free sample of my latest book, The Lady in the Mist. Thanks!
I skipped Black Friday shopping this year.
wildnmild4u at yahoo dot com
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today, instead! Here’s a free sample of my latest, The Lady in the Mist – http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
Having hopping, wish i could finish, but have to head to work instead. I did a bit of shopping mid morning, but skipped the late night and wee hours. Thanks for participating in the hop and the chance to win. kim
starsia_70 at yahoo dot com
Thanks for sharing on my blog, Kim. Here’s a free sample of my latest, The Lady in the Mist! http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
A few of my friends do Black Friday, but it’s not for me.
Thanks for the chance to win!
sqwalker2@hotmail.com
Me either, Lisa. This has been a fun day. Here’s a free sample of The Lady in the Mist for you to enjoy! http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I love Black Friday shopping, but this year they started at 8pm on thursday so I decided to stay at home and read. I went out about 11:30, when the stores were almost empty and still got all the specials that I wanted.
proudarmymom32(at)yahoo(dot)com
Congrats! Way to strategics! Here’s a little something free from me to you – a sample of The Lady in the Mist. http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I no longer go Black Friday shopping. Too many crazy people out there. I don’t have the patience I had when I was younger, LOL. So today I am staying in and blog hopping, instead of shopping! angadair@nwcable.net Thanks for the hop!
Such a good plan! Here’s a little something as a reward, a free sample of The Lady in the Mist. http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
Thanks for the giveaway.
kareninnc at gmail dot com
You are so welcome. Here’s a free sample of The Lady in the Mist! http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
Black Friday is too crazy for me! I’d rather go hiking.
melhalp at msn.com
Here’s a little reward for you – a free sample of The Lady in the Mist! http://tinyurl.com/cb7ou8h
I’m definitely not a Black Friday shopper! Thank you for participating in this blog hop!
Julie K
kornhsl@yahoo.com
I order some of the online deals but don’t go out.
Marlene Breakfield
marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)com
I do my shopping online to avoid the crowds.
Thanks for the giveaway!
nerdswillruleoneday@yahoo.com
My pleasure, Caitlin. Thanks for dropping by!
Hi! Happy Holidays to you! No, im not a shopper on black friday. I hate crowds. I like to stay home, spend time with my family and eat leftovers. 🙂 Thanks for the awesome hop and giveaway! Best wishes and many blessings to you!
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com
no BF shopping
Thanks for participating.
bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
I do some Black Friday shopping, but I’m more addicted to Cyber Monday. No lines, No rude people, free shipping…. how can you go wrong!
angelheart618@gmail.com
I don’t shop on Black Friday I hate the crowds Thanks for the giveaway
crystaley73 at yahoo dot com
I shop from home, its better that way for everyone, lol. I just dont have the patience for the people, lines and crappy weather. Thx for the hop stop.
blinkysthebest at aol dot com
Finished up all my BF shopping last night~ it was great and got everything I went for! Now just have to do the little things until Xmas. 🙂 Thank you for the lovely giveaway~
MostlyMisha [at] gmail [dot] com
I’m staying home to read & discover some more authors thru the blog hop…
No BF shopping for me…..ktyler13@yahoo.com
Thanks for the awesome giveaway 🙂
Ayse
remedyformydreams(At)gmail(dot)com
I stay home and read.
Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com
I’m not a big fan of Black Friday, but we did go out this morning for a couple of specific things and got them…and NO LINES!
catherinelee100 at gmail dot com
Happy Black Friday and thanks for the chance to win some great prizes! I don’t really do Black Friday, i’m an online deal shopper and prefer not to mess with the crowds!
kacidesigns AT yahoo DOT com
I am an online shopper on black friday.
susanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com
Thanks for the great giveaway!
red_tigergirl2(at)hotmail(dot)com
Not really up to facing crowds. Thanks for being a part of this awesome hop! 🙂
oddball2003 at hotmail dot com
I only shop online.
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com
I don’t go out on Black Friday, we watched movies in our jammies today.
Z
Seawitch Reviews @ yahoo .com
I stuck to the web today instead of braving the crowds. 😉 Thanks for the giveaway!
fancie @ live. com
I avoided the crowds at the mall today and went to the movies instead. Thanks for being in the hop!
jochibi AT yahoo DOT com
Thanks for participating in the blog hop! Hope you have a happy thanksgiving. I stayed home this year for black friday because its a bit frightening in stores, I prefer shopping at home LOL! 😉
swtlilangel4jc at yahoo dot com
Did my BF shopping already. It was fun and I got good deals! 🙂
Thanks!
hisboywonder(at)gmail(dot)com
I don’t shop on Black Friday, it’s too crowded.
Morganlafey86(at)aol(dot)com
Thanks for the hop!
bacchus76 at myself dot com
Thanks for the chance to win!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com